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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1973
Page
1
A Frederick News-Post review of city minutes shows 12 executive or special meetings held in the Mayor’s Office from 1871 to 1972. Highlights include debates on Lease Farm rezoning, parking lot requests, and an early 1972 Western Environs building permit policy.
The Senate confirmed Henry Kissinger as secretary of state in a 73 to 7 vote after three hours of debate. He will hold a dual role with White House duties and control over foreign policy, akin to the late John Foster Dulles. Some senators questioned his acceptance of wiretapping at the National Security Council, with Sen. George S. McGovern among those voting against.
Mayor E Paul Magaha denounces shoddy reporting and defends his administration after blasting The News and Frederick Post. He singles out Elizabeth Burket and associates over alleged corruption tied to the Brigadoon area and says he will defend his planning commission and aldermen. Continued on page A-8.
The Great Frederick Fair closes tonight amid thrills from Jack Kochman’s Hell Drivers. A sheep sold for a record 175 per pound, beating steer prices, while beef hit 5.50 per pound. Attendance surpassed 70,000 across two days, with Safeway buying 13 animals. Demolition derby winners and local figures are highlighted alongside weather and fair-night incidents.
The Western Environs moratorium on water and sewer taps was lifted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. At the Thursday meeting six agreements sought 583 taps for Elmwood Ventures Southland Corporation North American Investment and Willowdale Associates. The policy requires taps be used on the assigned tract and raises taps cost to 900 dollars with 700 paid upfront and 200 due within three years. If construction does not begin within six months of issuance taps may be revoked and funds refunded.
Frederick County Good Government Advocates urge focusing on housing growth rather than predicting population in 2000. Led by Austin P. Renn, the group criticizes officials for approving thousands of PUD units and pushing lip service to curb growth while promoting Arcadia West and other developments.
State Senator Edward P. Thomas of Frederick County is expected to be named chairman of Maryland's divided Republican State Central Committee. A party source says Thomas can unite both conservative and moderate wings and win support from both sides at today’s meeting. The group convenes to replace Alexander M. Lankler, who resigned after controversy over a 1972 Ted Agnew dinner record.
McKeon Construction of California designs a Lexington Village fourplex project near Walkersville featuring 156 fourplex units in 85.5 acres, totaling 1,083 dwellings at 14.32 per acre. California planners criticize small lots and lack of open space, while critics warn of overbuilding its popular yet problematic style.
Fire calls reported in the past 24 hours ending at 10 24 include a house fire at 1 Locust Street with responders from Uniteds Independents and Citizens. Ambulance calls show emergency and routine responses. jail population lists Maleya females and juveniles.
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